Clover Search Works · 1 day ago
Open Arms Development Director
Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expClover Search Works is partnering with Open Arms Perinatal Services to find a dynamic and strategic Development Director to lead their fundraising efforts. This role involves shaping fundraising strategy, building donor relationships, and expanding the organization's reach to serve more families, while being part of a collaborative team committed to equity in perinatal care.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Lead Open Arms' fundraising efforts and ensure development is woven throughout the fabric of the organization
Directly supervise and support the growth of the Donor Relations Associate through coaching and collaborative leadership, and partner with a contracted grant writer and events team
Manage development operations and establish systems that diversify revenue and grow our donor base
Work closely with the Executive Director to set fundraising vision and priorities, shape organizational strategy, and determine where to focus development efforts
Further build out and formalize Open Arms' individual and major giving program that diversifies our revenue and creates sustainable, unrestricted support for our mission
Spend meaningful time with donors to understand their motivations and connect them deeply with our mission
Work with our Board of Directors to build their capacity as fundraisers and ambassadors for Open Arms
Connect donors with the transformative work happening every day at Open Arms, sharing compelling stories that honor the inherent strength of our communities
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5-7 years of fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in major gifts, individual giving, and donor relationship management, including making asks and securing gifts of $5000+
Experience building fundraising programs, including establishing individual giving systems, donor pipelines, and stewardship processes
Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with ability to develop fundraising plans, set goals, and partner with leadership to shape organizational strategy
Demonstrated experience working with diverse, multicultural communities is required; experience working with community based organizations is a plus
Cross-functional collaboration experience, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with communications, programs, and finance teams
Board engagement and coaching experience, including training board members in fundraising, facilitating donor introductions, and leveraging board networks
Excellent writing and communication abilities, with skill to craft compelling donor narratives, appeals, impact reports, and proposals that inspire giving
Strong project management capabilities, including experience providing strategic oversight of grants management, the execution of fundraising events and managing multiple priorities
Experience using financial data, budgets, and donor databases to analyze relationships, measure impact, and inform strategy
Preferred
Experience as a Development Director is strongly preferred but not required
Planned giving or capital campaign experience is a plus
Familiarity with maternal and child health, early relational health, public health, or reproductive justice is a plus
Little Green Light experience is a plus
Benefits
25 days of PTO and sick leave in the first year
An additional 29 days of PTO for holidays and closures
Medical and dental insurance are 100% covered for employees
Employee Assistance Program
WA Paid Family and Medical Leave premium coverage
Parking pass or public transportation assistance
Professional development funds
Leave Sharing Bank to support leave needs
Sabbatical for milestone years
Company
Clover Search Works
Clover Search Works provides a full range of search and leadership transition services for nonprofit organizations of all shapes and sizes.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Emily Anthony
Co-Founder
Julie Edsforth
Co-Founder and Lead Search Consultant
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